3 Asthma Symptoms That You Probably Shouldn't Ignore

By Jamie Sue Tan

What asthma symptoms do you know? Can you tell the difference between asthma symptoms and symptoms of other illnesses? If you said yes, well then good for you. Others though cannot tell the difference between the hidden signs of asthma. They pass these symptoms as just mild discomfort or a symptom of other illnesses. If you experienced asthma attacks that came almost out of nowhere, chances are that there were early warning signs that you failed to detect or correctly interpret.

There are a wide variety of symptoms that can show up before an asthma attack. There are attacks that may occur without showing pre-exacerbation symptoms, but the chances are pretty low; a mere 10-15%. That figure alone gives plenty of room for asthma attacks to show early signs before it actually happens. To be able to effectively manage asthma, you need to learn how to recognize the stealthy symptoms. You already probably know the other common symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Here are three symptoms that you may not realize are early signs for an asthma attack:

Pale and sweaty face: Whether you believe it or not, this IS actually an asthma early warning sign. When asthma triggers come in contact with your lungs, your body "protects" you by closing your airways. This puts a gradual strain on your body and you will naturally start turning pale. This is often accompanied by the breakout of cold sweat.

Feeling anxious or panicky: You can say this is a milder version of the previous symptom. This is caused by the same gradual bronchoconstriction that deprives your body of its much needed oxygen supply. This feeling is brought about by the feeling that you know something's wrong but you can't exactly pinpoint what it is. When this is overlooked or shrugged off, this symptom can be justified by an asthma attack occurrence a little later.

Fatigue: Fatigue is dangerous due to the fact that it takes a little more time before the asthma attack actually occurs. Asthma attacks are controllable, but they can be a cause of a fatality if not given attention. If you experience constant fatigue even with sufficient rest, it is most likely because of your condition. If you feel this symptom, talk to your doctor as soon as possible so as for you to be diagnosed and treated.

Asthma is very manageable and controllable, but you will need relevant knowledge and proper action to make that happen. Learn all you can about the symptoms so that you won't be caught off guard in the future. - 31822

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